MADRID, Spain, Feb 2, 2019 - The United States has exerted considerable pressure on the left-leaning government in Spain, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, in order to come out against the Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro, recognize the opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido as the country “interim president,” and not to endorse or participate in any talks or dialogue between the opposition and the government, the Spanish newspaper El Pais reported Friday.

CARACAS, Jan. 29, 2019 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he plans to take legal action against the United States in defiance of a move on Monday by that country to expropriate seven billion dollars in assets from Citgo Oil Company owned by the Venezuelan state.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, January 25, 2019 - The most recent coup attempt of the US government and the right wing oligarchy in Venezuela and the region is NO surprise. However, it is equally clear that it is another assault against Venezuela’s sovereignty, its constitutionally elected President Nicholas Maduro and its right like all nations to self-determination.

CARACAS, Venezuela, January 24, 2019 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered Thursday the closing of the embassy and consulates of his country in the United States, a day after breaking diplomatic relations with Donald Trump's government.

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